Florida Sets Record For Single-Day Increase In Positive Cases

Florida set a record for the largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases, with over 15,000 new cases and 514 fatalities reported last week. Miami Dade County hospitals are nearing capacity, but additional beds are available. Other states like California, Texas, and Georgia are also experiencing surges. The Health and Human Services coronavirus testing chief urged Americans to wear masks, aiming for 90% compliance in hotspot areas. The U.S. has reported over 3 million cases and 134,000 deaths since the pandemic began.

What record did Florida set during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Lowest number of daily cases in any state

• Highest number of daily cases in any state

• Fewest fatalities in a week

• Most hospitalizations in a single day

What did the Mayor of Miami Dade County express concern about?

• ICU capacity reaching its limit

• Insufficient vaccine supply

• Lack of testing facilities

• Shortage of medical staff

What action did Atlanta's Mayor recommend in response to the COVID-19 surge?

• Increasing public transportation services

• Returning to phase one lockdown

• Opening all nonessential businesses

• Advancing to phase three of reopening

What percentage of people wearing masks in public is needed to control the virus, according to the Health and Human Services coronavirus testing chief?

• 50%

• 100%

• 70%

• 90%

How does the current preparedness of the country compare to the beginning of the outbreak?

• No change in preparedness

• Better equipped to handle patients

• Less equipped to handle patients

• Equally equipped as before